Cultural shift needed to reduce domestic violence
Activists are calling for Malaysians to change their mindset to help eradicate the problem.
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00:00 [Music]
00:03 813 domestic violence cases in 243 days.
00:09 That's an average of 3.3 cases a day.
00:12 And that horrifying statistic comes from Selangor alone.
00:16 Recently, Selangor Police Chief, Hussein Umar Khan,
00:19 revealed the state recorded its highest number of domestic violence cases since 2017.
00:25 Most of the victims in the 813 cases reported between January and August this year were wives.
00:32 Now, for years, the government and NGOs have introduced measures to help victims of domestic violence.
00:38 These include setting up one-stop centres at government hospitals,
00:41 hotlines, and raising awareness on seeking protection orders.
00:45 But can more be done?
00:47 Women's Aid Organization Advocacy Director, Abinaya Mohan, says
00:51 attitudes towards domestic violence need to change.
00:54 A 2021 survey by her organization found that 53% of people view domestic violence
01:00 as a normal reaction from everyday stress and frustration.
01:03 It's very unfortunate, actually.
01:06 But we've got a huge task ahead of us.
01:10 Conversations are very important.
01:12 Changing mindsets are very important.
01:16 Showing support, talking publicly, you know, I think is very important.
01:24 And this change of mindset has to happen at all levels of society.
01:28 Desperately across the board is gender sensitization training for our police,
01:34 you know, for our medical frontliners, for our teachers, you know, for community heads,
01:42 because these are often the first part of call that everyone who experiences violence.
01:47 For Women's Centre for Change Programme Director, Karen Lai,
01:51 awareness programs must start at a young age.
01:54 Teaching them about respect and setting safe boundaries is fundamental to them
01:58 developing healthy relationships, both with themselves and with others,
02:02 including potential life partners.
02:04 But a change of mindsets and increased awareness hinges on adopting a more open attitude,
02:10 as All Women's Action Society Senior Programme Manager, Lillian Kok, says.
02:14 While we are committed to conducting anti-domestic abuses campaign,
02:20 um, to the best of our abilities, right, the effectiveness of these efforts can be compromised
02:25 when the community appears to be reluctant to acknowledge the existence as a detrimental issue.
02:32 Friends and family should be more open and more compassionate in offering
02:39 emotional support to the victims and encourage them to seek help.
02:43 Natasha Bust, FMT News.
02:46 (dramatic music)
02:49 you